Questions tagged [randomness]

KimchiQueenCharm Sun Mar 02 2025 | 7 answers 1905

I'm curious about what occurs when you spin a coin. Does it land on its side or does it eventually fall flat? And if it lands on its edge, how long does it stay balanced like that?

Martino Sat Dec 21 2024 | 5 answers 627

I'm wondering about this thing called a coin flipper. I've heard people mention it but I'm not quite sure what it is. Could someone explain to me what a coin flipper is?

LucyStone Thu Dec 12 2024 | 6 answers 891

I've been wondering about Random Number Generators (RNGs). People often say they're not truly random. I want to understand why that is. What's the reason behind RNGs not being completely random?

SsangyongSpiritedStrengthCourageBravery Wed Nov 06 2024 | 6 answers 1459

I'm curious about the randomness of the crypto randomBytes function. I want to know how reliable and unpredictable the generated bytes are, and whether they can be considered truly random for secure applications.

Giulia Sun Sep 08 2024 | 5 answers 755

It's an interesting question, but I'm not entirely sure what you mean by "Are coin flips worse than a coin flip?" Are you suggesting that there are different types of coin flips, and some of them are inferior to others? If so, it's important to clarify what we mean by "worse." In the context of randomness and fairness, a traditional coin flip - flipping a coin in the air and allowing it to land on its own accord - is generally considered a reliable way to generate a random outcome. However, there are certainly scenarios where coin flips may not be the best choice for generating a random outcome. For example, if the coin is biased or if the flipper has a tendency to influence the outcome, then the coin flip may not be truly random. In such cases, using a digital random number generator or some other method of generating randomness may be preferable. So, in answer to your question, it depends on the context and the specific circumstances involved. In general, a traditional coin flip is a reliable way to generate a random outcome, but there may be situations where other methods are more appropriate.